What's the best accounting software for law firms?

[alenaghose]

I’m working at a law firm and looking for accounting software that caters specifically to the needs of legal professionals. We need something that can handle trust accounting, manage billable hours, track client payments, and integrate well with legal practice management tools. Does anyone have recommendations on accounting software that’s well-suited for law firms?

 

[jainnorton]

Many firms use specialized legal practice management software with built-in accounting, such as Clio, MyCase, or CosmoLex. These programs are favored because they feature trust accounting compliance (IOLTA), time tracking, and billing functionalities crucial for the legal industry.

 

[erwinsmith]

QuickBooks online is used by every client of mine. It's among the greatest available, despite all the criticism it receives and deserves. QBO is how we monitor the performance of each site and the entire business for a number of my clients who have several locations. I've never had any issues with them, except than cost-related complaints from customers.

 

[brook]

I am in a law firm and an accounting program tailored towards the needs of people in the law trade. What we require is something that is capable of accountancy of trust, keeping account of the billable hours, monitoring the payments to clients and working well with the legal practice management systems. Any suggestions on the accountant software that is also good on law firms?

 

[robertwilliam]

The best accounting software for law firms in 2025 includes options like Clio, QuickBooks Online with LeanLaw, and CosmoLex. Clio is a leading legal practice management software with built-in time tracking, billing, and trust accounting features, making it ideal for law firms seeking an all-in-one solution.